The provided texts explore the intersection of Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics, Book VI, and the field of design. They analyze how Aristotelian concepts like techne (craft/skill), phronesis (practical wisdom), the "golden mean," deliberation, episteme (scientific knowledge), and telos (purpose) inform ethical and responsible design practices. The authors examine how these principles guide designers in finding balance in their work, making ethical choices, and creating meaningful products and systems that serve human needs and the common good. Specific examples are given to illustrate the application of these philosophical concepts to various aspects of design, from the creation of user interfaces to the development of sustainable technologies.

Please note that the podcast covers key points from the source with synthetic voices, which may have glitches. It’s a reflective, not comprehensive, interpretation.

Aristote, Ross, W. D., & Brown, L. (2009). The Nicomachean ethics (ed. rev). Oxford university press.

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